Adult Tennis

Social Tennis

Social tennis presents players the opportunity to play against others of a similar standard in an organised, fun format.

These sessions may be run with a doubles-focus or with flexibility for single-player hit-outs.

When?

• Monday Evenings (7-8:30pm): Experienced Beginner
• Tuesday Evenings (7-8:30pm): Advanced
• Thursday Evenings (7-8:30pm): Intermediate
• Saturday Mornings (11am-12:30pm): Low Intermediate
• Sunday Mornings (11am – 12:30am): Low Intermediate 

Where? Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre, Tennis Courts

Advanced Hitting Squad

The advanced hitting squad is a facilitated training session for players of a very high standard.

Sessions consist entirely of live ball hitting, with a focus on all strokes, various point play and rally situations for doubles and singles.

Sessions run for two hours and will finish with 10 minutes of match play.

Where? Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre, Tennis Courts

Cardio Tennis

Burn calories, increase your fitness and improve your game at the same time in this fun, music-fuelled group Cardio Tennis workout!

Cardio Tennis is a fun, social, group tennis-fitness program for people of all ages and abilities. It’s more about getting a great, high-energy workout than pure tennis technique.

Where? Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre, Tennis Courts

Please note Cardio Tennis is currently unavailable until further notice. 

Private Coaching

Private coaching sessions are suitable for all tennis players that require one on one attention to achieve their goals.

Where? Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre, Tennis Courts

Semi-Private Coaching

Semi-Private lessons are suitable for tennis players looking to reach their goals with a friend!

Lessons are available seven days per week, upon request and coaching availability.

Where? Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre, Tennis Courts

Group Coaching

Adult group coaching classes guarantee the highest quality coaching with four adults per coach. Our innovative practices help participants to gain technical & tactical competencies each week.

These classes are open to everyone and run based alongside the general annual calendar (i.e. Mid January to the week prior to Christmas break), not the university schedule.

Assessments

If you are unsure of your level of play or which sessions are most suited to your ability, please contact us for a FREE assessment by emailing us [email protected]

Please note: an assessment may not be necessary if you’re able to indicate your level of ability from the below criteria as honestly as you can:

• Beginner (no previous experience or minimal previous experience – can’t rally comfortably)
• Experienced Beginner (moderate previous experience. Can rally at least 5 shots with forehands and backhands. Can’t serve confidently)
• Intermediate (extensive previous experience. Can rally 10 shots or more from the baseline. Can use power and has experience using topspin. Can serve quite consistently)
• Advanced (extensive previous experience and match play experience. Can rally 20 shots or more from the baseline using power and topspin consistently as well as slice. Can serve consistently with power and can volley consistently)

Become an SUSF Tennis Coach

Sydney Uni Tennis is looking for both casual and part time tennis coaches, with opportunity to increase one’s responsibility as the program develops. The club has recently come under new management and is seeking to substantially expand its junior and adult membership base and there are clear career benefits for those able to play a key role in assisting this growth.

The role of on offer would require capacity to run junior group and private lessons and adult group and private lessons. When coaching you will bring passion to every lesson and show determination to teach every student to perform to the best of their capability. You should have a commitment to working with the club over the long term to create a large tournament player contingent and loyal adult community.

Essential

• Minimum 1 year experience
• Demonstrated tennis coaching skills in a group and individual setting
• Current Working with Children Check
• Effective workplace communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Flexible coaching skills for juniors & adults of all ages and standards
• Demonstrated co-operative & professional approach
• Proven ability to develop rapport & relationships with juniors, adults & parents
• Willingness to work on weekends particularly Saturday and event days

Desirable

• Tennis Australia Junior Development Coach Qualification or equivalent
• PE/Human Movement/Sport Coaching/Sport management degree – preferred
• Competent in Work Health & Safety legislation and risk management practices in NSW.
• Experience in managing a number of staff and sub-contractors.
• First Aid Certificate

Applications

Applications are ongoing. Please email your resume to [email protected].

Other information

• Pay rate:$28-$45/hour depending on experience
• Residency Requirements: All candidates considered including international students and working holiday visa holders (must legally be able to work in Australia)
• Commencing: Immediate
• Closing Date: Ongoing